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Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an oxidising agent with a wide range of domestic and industrial applications.  Ingestion of concentrated solution can cause serious toxicity and death due to corrosive effects, and from gas embolism caused by release of oxygen gas.

References

  • Moon JM, Chun BJ, Min YI. Haemorrhagic gastritis and gas embolism after ingestion of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Journal of Emergency Medicine 2006; 30(4):403-406.
  • Papfragkou S, Gasparyam A, Batista R et al. Treatment of portal venous gas embolism with hyperbaric oxygen after accidental ingestion of hydrogen peroxide: a case report and review of the literature. Journal of Emergency Medicine 2009; in press
  • Watt BE, Proudfoot AT, Vale JA. Hydrogen peroxide poisoning. Toxicological Reviews 2004; 23:51-57.

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